Obituaries
Jodi L. Murphy
Jan 5, 2023
Jodi Leigh Murphy of Florence transitioned on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Jodi Leigh Murphy in your thoughts and prayers.
Chevonne L. White
Jan 5, 2023
Chevonne Lovelle White, the daughter of Judy Williams and the late Albert McCoy was born November 18, 1965, in Harlem Hospital, near New York, New York.
She received her early education at Public School 194 and Junior High School IS 201. She graduated from Julia Richmond High School and persuaded her passion for writing, she loved poetry, and that’s what...
Infant Amari Brown
Jan 4, 2023
Infant Amauri Vaugh Brown of Darlington transitioned on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Baby Amauri Vaugh Brown in your thought and prayers.
Virginia Hannah
Jan 2, 2023
Mrs. Virginia Lee "Nunk" Robinson Hannah was born June 08, 1943 in Florence, South Carolina. She was the biological daughter of the late Margaret R Gee (the late Burrell Gee) and the late Julanne Toby. She was raised in love by the late Lottie R James and the late Frierson "Booster" James.
Virginia attended the Florence County Public Schools in...
Louise G. Brown
Dec 28, 2022
“Now I lay me down to sleep, kind friends pray, do not weep, Free from all worries and pain, I shall not wake in this world again. My dreams shall ever be sweet until the time we shall Meet.”
On Tuesday, December 28, 2022, God summoned Louise Gregg Brown lovingly called “Lou” to her heavenly home.
Louise was born in Florence County,...
Belinda Simpkins
Dec 26, 2022
Mrs. Belinda Gail Simpkins, a wonderful mother and caring soul, departed this life on Monday, December 22, 2022.
Gail was born in a small house in Trenton, South Carolina on August 20, 1955 to the late Otis Williams and Grace Mae Butler.
She was blessed with a loving family. She married the late Havord Simpkins, and they created...
Elroy Pringle
Dec 26, 2022
Mr. Elroy Flowers Pringle, better known as “Buddy”, was born on September 24, 1940 to the late Equella Jenkins and Etta Pringle McDonald. At the age of one, he was given to the late Uncle Julius and Aunt Ida Jane Flowers to raise and his cousin, Virginia Flowers McClellan.
Virginia Flowers McClennan became his caregiver and sister. She loved him...
Robert Abrams
Dec 25, 2022
Mr. Robert Junior Abrams, the sixth child of the late Nathan Abrams and the late Minnie King Abrams was born, July 10, 1960, in Florence, South Carolina. He departed this earthly life on Sunday, December 25, 2022.
Robert was a Class of 1978 graduate from West Florence High School. He enlisted in the Unites States Army after graduation and upon his term...
Handy Gause
Dec 25, 2022
Mr. Handy Gause, son of the late Charlie and Arqulia Gause, was born in Britton’s Neck, South Carolina.
Handy received his education from Britton’s Neck School, a division of Marion County School System.
Handy parents were farmers, and he left the farm for a better life. However, he was drafted into the Military in 1951.
Handy had an exceptional career....
Orlando McClain
Dec 24, 2022
Orlando McClain of Florence transitioned on Saturday December 24, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Orlando McClain in your thoughts and prayers.
Kenneth Davis
Dec 23, 2022
Mr. Kenneth Davis was born in Newport News, Virginia on November 25, 1967 to Wessie (Moses) James and the late Cleveland Davis. He departed this life on Friday, December 23, 2022.
Kenneth attended Florence Public Schools.
Kenneth was a joy to the family. He had a smile that lit up any room. He loved his family dearly. He was a...
Martha Gause
Dec 23, 2022
Mrs. Martha Bernice Johnson Gause at an early age attended Cedar Falls Missionary Baptist Church. As a child, she was baptized in Drake Pond near Cedar Falls; Baptist Church and was saved by the Holy Spirit of God. As a little girl, she was always proud to ride to church with her grandparents John K. and Martha Witherspoon in a...
Charlie Phillips
Dec 19, 2022
Mr. Charlie Phillips, son of the late Jacob and Thelma Wells Fulton and the late Henry and Viola Phillips was born in Hudson County, New Jersey on March 26, 1946. He departed this earthly life on Monday, December 19, 2022, at Medical University of South Carolina Hospital (MUSC) of Florence.
Charlie received his formal education in Florence, South Carolina at...
Virginia L. Jones
Dec 18, 2022
Mrs. Virginia Lewis Jones was born on January 10, 1928 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Jasper Lewis and Mrs. Selma Fulton Lewis. On December 18, 2022 she departed this life at the age of 94.
Virginia relocated to Florence, South Carolina with her Mother, where she attended Public Schools.
She was employed with White...
Rosa Marie Goodman
Dec 18, 2022
Ms. Rosa Marie Goodman, the daughter of the late Freeman and Rosa Lewis was born September 28, 1943, in Florence County. On December 18, 2022, she passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 79.
Rosa attended the Public Schools in Florence County and was a graduate of Wilson High School. She attended Florence Darlington Technical College and...
Jerome George
Dec 14, 2022
Mr. Jerome George, the second oldest of the late Joe and Lillie Bell George, was born on January 28, 1954, in Darlington County.
On Wednesday, December 14, 2022, the soul od our beloved Jerome George winged its flight from this world of turmoil, sin, and pain to enter into that peaceful and restful place called eternity. He departed this life...
Mary C. Hepburn
Dec 3, 2022
Mary Elizabeth Cater Hepburn transitioned from earth to her heavenly home on December 3, 2022. Mary was greeted by her parents and her loving husband, Henry, who predeceased her on May 17, 2018.
Mary Elizabeth, the only child of Allie Mae and Edward Cater, was born in Abbeville, SC. Mary’s formal education began in Abbeville where she attended elementary school...
Edward Benjamin. Jr.
Dec 3, 2022
Edward Benjamin Jr. of Goldsboro, NC, formerly of Hartsville, SC transitioned on Saturday, December 3, 2022. He is the brother of Otis Benjamin of Florence, SC. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
Please keep the family of Edward Benjamin. Jr. in your thoughts and prayers.
Jerry C. Hickson
Dec 2, 2022
Mr. Jerry C. Hickson known to most of his friends and family as “JC” was the son of the late Mr. Willie and Mrs. Julia Mae McClam Hickson was born on December 3, 1943 in Florence County. He departed his earthly life on Friday, December 2, 2022 at McLeod Regional Medical Center after a long illness.
Jerry attended the Public...
Gail Humbert
Nov 24, 2022
Mrs. Gail Humbert, daughter of the late Mr. Hezzie and Mrs. Pauline McCoy was born August 25, 1947.
Gail’s life came to an end after an illness on Thursday, November 24, 2022.
Gail was educated in the Public Schools System of Florence County.
Gail was a dedicated employee of Florence Morning Newsin Florence, South Carolina for many years.
Gail was...
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